Dejvice, Academic district in Prague 6, Czech Republic
Dejvice is a district in northwest Prague combining residential buildings, open spaces, and educational facilities across its landscape. The area includes various zones with different character, from tree-lined streets to more developed sections.
The area developed substantially during the 1920s, transforming from rural outskirts into an organized urban district with planned development. This period of change established the basic structure visible today.
Charles University operates multiple faculties here, making the area a hub for technical and scientific education where students shape daily life. The presence of these institutions influences how the neighborhood feels and functions throughout the year.
The district connects to central Prague through an extensive network of trams and buses, with several stations offering regular connections. This transport network makes it easy to explore the area and surrounding parts of the city.
The National Technical Library is housed here in a modern building holding one of the region's largest scientific collections. The facility serves thousands of students and researchers who rely on it daily.
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